Beck (musician) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Songs, Wife, Children

Beck David Hansen, widely recognized simply as Beck, is a highly influential American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer whose innovative approach to music has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.

Emerging in the early 1990s, Beck quickly gained recognition for his distinctive lo-fi and experimental style, which set him apart from the mainstream sound of the era.

Profile

• Full Name: Beck David Hansen
• Stage Name: Beck
• Born: 8, July 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer-songwriter
• Height: 1.73m
• Parent: unknown
• Siblings: Channing Hansen and Rain Whittaker
• Spouse: Marissa Ribisi (m. 2004–2021)
• Girlfriend: Leigh Limon (ex), Gina Gershon (ex) and Winona Ryder (ex)
• Children: Cosimo Hansen and Tuesday Hansen
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $25 million

Early Life And Education

Beck David Hansen was born on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Although his parents raised him, their names have not been publicly disclosed. He has two siblings: fiber artist Channing Hansen and poet Rain Whittaker. In terms of education, Beck left school after junior high, struggling with not fitting in, though he still acknowledged the importance of learning.

Coming from a diverse ethnic background, he has Scottish, English, and Irish ancestry on his father’s side, while his mother’s heritage includes Norwegian, Swedish, and Jewish roots. Religiously, Beck has identified as both Jewish and a Scientologist.

Career

Beck has built a career defined by innovation, genre-blending, and artistic reinvention. Emerging in the early 1990s, he gained recognition for his unconventional and lo-fi approach, crafting a sound that fused folk, hip-hop, electronica, alternative rock, and psychedelia.

His early performances in Los Angeles’ coffeehouses and underground clubs helped him develop a distinctive musical identity, which he further explored during a brief immersion in New York City’s anti-folk movement. Beck’s commercial breakthrough came with the release of “Loser” in 1993, a track that captured the slacker ethos of the era while showcasing his sharp lyrical wit and experimental production style.

The song’s widespread success propelled him into the mainstream and set the stage for a career defying industry conventions. After signing with DGC Records, Beck released Mellow Gold (1994), with “Loser” peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Though initially labeled the “King of Slackers,” Beck resisted this characterization, proving his artistic depth and work ethic through a series of groundbreaking projects.

In 1996, he teamed up with the Dust Brothers to create Odelay, an album that blended rock, funk, and hip-hop with cutting-edge production techniques. Featuring hits like “Where It’s At” and “Devils Haircut,” Odelay earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations, establishing Beck as one of the most innovative artists of his generation.

Subsequent albums, including Mutations (1998) and Midnite Vultures (1999), demonstrated his versatility, shifting between introspective acoustic compositions and energetic funk-infused tracks. In the 2000s and beyond, Beck continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with sound and unconventional release formats.

After parting ways with Geffen Records, he explored independent projects, including producing for artists like Charlotte Gainsbourg and founding Record Club. In this collaborative initiative, musicians reinterpret classic albums in a single day. His contributions to film and multimedia, such as composing music for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, further demonstrated his ability to adapt across creative disciplines.

In 2012, he released Song Reader, a unique collection of 20 songs presented solely as sheet music, inviting musicians to create interpretations. This commitment to reinvention has cemented Beck’s legacy as a visionary artist whose influence spans decades and transcends traditional genre boundaries.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @beck.hansen
• Facebook handle: Beck Hansen
• Twitter handle: @Beck_ebooks

Personal Life

Beck was married to actress Marissa Ribisi from 2004 until their divorce in 2021. The couple began dating in 2000 and ultimately separated after Beck filed for divorce in February 2019, with the proceedings finalized on September 3, 2021.

Before his marriage to Ribisi, Beck was in a long-term relationship with stylist Leigh Limon, lasting nine years before ending in 2000. Additionally, he was romantically linked to actress Gina Gershon and briefly encountered Winona Ryder that same year. During his marriage to Ribisi, Beck and Marissa welcomed two children: a son, Cosimo, and a daughter, Tuesday.

Discography

• Golden Feelings (1993)
• Mellow Gold (1994)
• Stereopathetic Soulmanure (1994)
• One Foot in the Grave (1994)
• Odelay (1996)
• Mutations (1998)
• Midnite Vultures (1999)
• Sea Change (2002)
• Guero (2005)
• The Information (2006)
• Modern Guilt (2008)
• Morning Phase (2014)
• Colors (2017)
• Hyperspace 1 (2019)   

Net Worth

Beck Hansen’s estimated net Worth is $25 million. He has amassed his wealth through a highly successful music career that began in the early 1990s, marked by critical acclaim, commercial success, and continuous artistic innovation.